Cybersecurity
DOE: No privacy on agency computers
New policy requires employees and contractors to acknowledge in writing that investigators can have access to their DOE computers, and even affects the public.
Cybersecurity
DHS disputes GAO purchase card criticism
The department says the assessment of card abuse is overstated.
Cybersecurity
Davis introduces data breach notification act
Legislation would require agencies to make public notifications of security breaches.
Modernization
GSA wants telecom expense management providers
The agency is surveying the market as part of a strategic sourcing initiative.
Cybersecurity
OMB issues FISMA guidance
A new memo highlights important elements for reporting security and privacy performance.
Modernization
UPDATED: DISA to extend Verizon contract
The company provides bandwidth management for DISA's specialized network.
Modernization
FIPS policy creates Catch-22
Many commercial virus products can’t meet the 140-2 standard.
Acquisition
NOAA acquisition needs stronger oversight
GAO finds that the agency has improved acquisition oversight after a 2005 reorganization, but it still needs to make further refinements.
Acquisition
Virginia to end tax ambiguity for contractors
Rules had made it difficult for companies to predict whether some contracts would be taxable.
Modernization
GSA seeks Nextel sources
The agency has published a notice that it is looking for sources of Integrated Digital Enhanced Network-based cellular services under a contract awarded to Nextel in 2002.
Modernization
GAO: Agencies are Networx-ready
However, at least two departments that GAO examined demonstrated significant deficiencies, according to a report.
People
Coalition objects to Alliant provisions
Coalition for Government Procurement wants GSA to change provisions regarding the way prime contractors will bill for subcontractors' work on the forthcoming Alliant contracts.
Cybersecurity
Energy CIO outlines security plans
Still smarting from recent revelations of a 2005 security breach, DOE is continuing efforts it already had begun to improve security measures.
Cybersecurity
Most companies acknowledge security breaches
More than half of technology companies say they have experienced security breaches in the past year, a Deloitte survey finds.
People
GSA seeks e-Travel tracking system
It issued an RFP for a management system to capture data and generate reports.
People
Safavian convicted
The former OFPP head has been found guilty of covering up dealings with lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Cybersecurity
DOE security upgrades could better protect data
Security revitalization effort began months before data theft was revealed.
Modernization
VA orders Microsoft products through veteran-owned reseller
The contract awarded to MicroTech is worth as much as $365 million.
People
GAO raps COMMITS contract
Auditors say Commerce's contract may be miscounting small-business awards.
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